Best Oil for High HP 06 Cummins 2500 - Competition Diesel.Com

Bayou Boy · 02-28-2022, 07:51 PM

Hey Guys,

I was wondering what the best oil for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with 1147hp would be in your opinion? I just purchased my truck from a gentlemen and I'm going through and fixing up a few things. Now, I'm working on all the fluids.

Thanks.

~RLTW

*Snedge* · 03-01-2022, 06:16 AM

I would shoot for three more horsepower.

Also, as far as engine oil goes, it's going to depend on how you plan on using the ponies.
Welcome to the forum

4x4dually · 03-01-2022, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Snedge

I would shoot for three more horsepower.

A Mumau Diesel sticker would net gain at least 4.

BRE · 03-01-2022, 08:38 AM

The appropriate blend of hot shots secret oil would be my suggestion.

4x4dually · 03-01-2022, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BRE

The appropriate blend of hot shots secret oil would be my suggestion.

What ratio of snake oil to regular oil do you recommend?

BRE · 03-01-2022, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4dually

What ratio of snake oil to regular oil do you recommend?

I’ve used enough of their stuff on my own garbage and others to see their products do as advertised typically. I’ve just started running their oil, so I haven’t pulled samples on it yet, so no scientific proof yet.

Marq92 · 03-01-2022, 11:20 AM

Driven DP40 5W-40 Synthetic Turbo Diesel Oil

bateman · 03-01-2022, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4dually

A Mumau Diesel sticker would net gain at least 4.

Shit I bet I got closer to 20.

bateman · 03-01-2022, 11:53 AM

Everyone gonna have an opinion or favorite. I’ve seen the real fast guys using hot shots. Power driven has one. Driven has one. Pick your flavor and bust out your wallet for the $50 a gallon price.

*Snedge* · 03-01-2022, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bateman

Shit I bet I got closer to 20.

You're closer than the Cowboy. I'm not bragging, it's been dyno tested.

JWhite · 03-01-2022, 12:30 PM

Would be nice to know the whole setup, like what cam and springs? Might not need anything special, just run any 15/40. Cheapest higher zinc on the shelf option would be Lucas Magnum HD 15/40, usually under $20/gal here at China King

4x4dually · 03-01-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Marq92

Driven DP40 5W-40 Synthetic Turbo Diesel Oil

$50 bucks a gallon? Holy hell. I guess it'd be ok if you changed it every 15,000 miles.

bateman · 03-01-2022, 03:25 PM

If it wouldn’t jeopardize my job I would be blending up some home brew here at work or possibly adding some extra additives to my rotella haha. I’ve seen plenty of people making more power than I will ever have the money for and they use name brand oil off the shelf and they change it often.

bateman · 03-01-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4dually

$50 bucks a gallon? Holy hell. I guess it'd be ok if you changed it every 15,000 miles.

No shit my whole oil change barely cost more than that. $55 or so with a filter.

I also don’t even make half of a thousand horsepower haha

Archnemesis · 03-01-2022, 09:09 PM

I recently bought 2 barrels of the prior high zinc Rotella and considering the chances are your truck will be primarily a daily driver just keep regular 15w40 and run added zinc.

If racing then 20w50 and change more frequently.

khaoskustoms · 03-01-2022, 10:31 PM

My summer daily 07 Dodge with an 1100hp 6.7 gets Joe Gibbs Driven DP40 and oil changes every 2-3000 miles.
My 4BT Dakota that made 600hp and was raced every weekend got Comp Cams 15w-50 break in oil and oil changes every 25-30 passes. If I made any more passes I would start to see the oil pressure drop 5-10psi when the engine was hot.
My 12v and 24v tow rigs get Lucas Magnum 15w-40 conventional and oil changes every 3000miles.

Bayou Boy · 04-10-2022, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys. You gave me enough to go on to start doing some more reading.

Bayou Boy · 04-10-2022, 11:52 AM

Hahahaha. I wish. It's the fastest truck that I've ever owned. I love driving it. But I'm leaving the Army and need to sell it now to pay for a house.

Bayou Boy · 04-10-2022, 11:53 AM

I don't know enough about oil to know how to do that well. That would be a cool thing to learn though.

dieselbeef · 04-11-2022, 07:17 AM

oils oil..rotella..delvac ...mobil..just use any cheap ass spec oil from wally place..lol ..oils oil

02-28-2022, 07:51 PM	#1
Bayou Boy Name: Bayou Boy Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8	Best Oil for High HP 06 Cummins 2500 Hey Guys, I was wondering what the best oil for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with 1147hp would be in your opinion? I just purchased my truck from a gentlemen and I'm going through and fixing up a few things. Now, I'm working on all the fluids. Thanks. ~RLTW

03-01-2022, 11:20 AM	#7
Marq92 Name: Marq92 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 952	Driven DP40 5W-40 Synthetic Turbo Diesel Oil __________________ 2001.0 QCLB 3500 4x4 3.55 Toyo M-55 255/85R16 Brown's/Goerend 48RE sonnax shafts/maxed count Alto clutches Carli/Deaver 3.0 EMF BJ's PSC 6 bolt box Synergy steering TheRetroShop HID projector retrofit VLED's DC Power 180A alternator W-T ground mod ISSPRO EV2's

03-01-2022, 12:30 PM	#11
JWhite Name: JWhite Title: Trained monkey Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: F Burg Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,817	Would be nice to know the whole setup, like what cam and springs? Might not need anything special, just run any 15/40. Cheapest higher zinc on the shelf option would be Lucas Magnum HD 15/40, usually under $20/gal here at China King __________________ GMC with a LiLLY

03-01-2022, 09:09 PM	#15
Archnemesis Name: Archnemesis Title: Blackmega 2.0 Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2020 Member`s Gallery Posts: 490	I recently bought 2 barrels of the prior high zinc Rotella and considering the chances are your truck will be primarily a daily driver just keep regular 15w40 and run added zinc. If racing then 20w50 and change more frequently. __________________ I'm a lover not a fighter..... like a Bobby and Whitney love affair.

03-01-2022, 10:31 PM	#16
khaoskustoms Name: khaoskustoms Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,707	My summer daily 07 Dodge with an 1100hp 6.7 gets Joe Gibbs Driven DP40 and oil changes every 2-3000 miles. My 4BT Dakota that made 600hp and was raced every weekend got Comp Cams 15w-50 break in oil and oil changes every 25-30 passes. If I made any more passes I would start to see the oil pressure drop 5-10psi when the engine was hot. My 12v and 24v tow rigs get Lucas Magnum 15w-40 conventional and oil changes every 3000miles. __________________ 94 Dakota, 4BT Twin Turbo Drag Truck 08 F450 TT12V , Tow pig 01 6.7 VP Dually, Tow pig

03-01-2022, 06:16 AM	#2
Snedge Name: Snedge Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Pa. Member`s Gallery Posts: 18,859	I would shoot for three more horsepower. Also, as far as engine oil goes, it's going to depend on how you plan on using the ponies. Welcome to the forum

03-01-2022, 11:53 AM	#9
bateman Name: bateman Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Alabama Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,672	Everyone gonna have an opinion or favorite. I’ve seen the real fast guys using hot shots. Power driven has one. Driven has one. Pick your flavor and bust out your wallet for the $50 a gallon price.

03-01-2022, 03:25 PM	#13
bateman Name: bateman Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Alabama Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,672	If it wouldn’t jeopardize my job I would be blending up some home brew here at work or possibly adding some extra additives to my rotella haha. I’ve seen plenty of people making more power than I will ever have the money for and they use name brand oil off the shelf and they change it often.

04-10-2022, 11:48 AM	#17
Bayou Boy Name: Bayou Boy Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8	Thanks guys. You gave me enough to go on to start doing some more reading.

04-10-2022, 11:52 AM	#18
Bayou Boy Name: Bayou Boy Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8	Hahahaha. I wish. It's the fastest truck that I've ever owned. I love driving it. But I'm leaving the Army and need to sell it now to pay for a house.

04-10-2022, 11:53 AM	#19
Bayou Boy Name: Bayou Boy Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 8	I don't know enough about oil to know how to do that well. That would be a cool thing to learn though.

04-11-2022, 07:17 AM	#20
dieselbeef Name: dieselbeef Title: dick doggin Status: Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: myakka city florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 9,860	oils oil..rotella..delvac ...mobil..just use any cheap ass spec oil from wally place..lol ..oils oil __________________ 02 quad cab 4x4 aluminum flatbed 63/68/14 hrvp INJ by weston 4.10 gorend/suncoast method race 01 2500 4x4 quad cab all stock/drag comp 07.5 3500 4x4 dually 4 dr 6.7 d&j extreme, fleece cheetah, gorend triple, cat filters, rip wrongway...